Best of the Web: Awkward Black Girl Part Two

Some things are simply better when shared. To truly appreciate them, you need the presence of others.

Last year, we sought to capture this collective magic by sharing some of our favourite online series’ and one offs on the big screen. It went down a treat, so ‘Best of the Web’ is back this year for one night only with a couple of online discoveries we think you’ll love (if you’re not already familiar).

Issa Rae’s seminal series Awkward Black Girl premiered on YouTube in 2011. It then won a Shorty Award for Best Web Series in 2012, and by 2016 HBO had picked it up and turned it into the series Insecure which ran until 2021. Not bad hey? It’s funny, well-written, has great performances, and fully deserves its plaudits.

We’re going to show every episode from the two seasons - broken down into two sections: 6 - 7:30pm and 9:30 - 10:30pm.

What are Solidarity tickets?

We recognise that not everyone has equal access to live events and that the cost of entry is a barrier to some people. Solidarity tickets are free tickets available for anyone who needs it. If you're not sure whether that's you, refer to our guide below (thank you to Matchbox Cineclub for sharing this guide).

Solidary tickets are for you if you agree with any of the following statements:

• I frequently stress about meeting basic needs (including food, clothing, housing and transportation) and don’t always achieve them.
• I have debt and it sometimes prohibits me from meeting my basic needs.
• I rent lower-end properties or have unstable housing.
• I sometimes can’t afford public or private transport. If I own a car/have access to a car, I am not always able to afford petrol.
• I am unemployed or underemployed.
• I qualify for government and/or voluntary assistance including: food banks and benefits.
• I have no access to savings.
• I have no or very limited expendable income (expendable income might mean you are able to buy tea or coffee at a shop, go to the cinema or a concert, buy new clothes, books and similar items each month etc.)
• I rarely buy new items because I am unable to afford them.
• I cannot afford a holiday or have the ability to take time off without financial burden.